Contemporary Issues in Biomedical Ethics

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMT3952HF
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in SMT6952HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Using contemporary articles from the biological and medical sciences, philosophical ethics, and magisterial teachings, the course will develop and apply critical thinking to contemporary issues in biomedical ethics including: issues pertaining to the creation of life (e.g., IV fertilization, reproductive technologies, surrogacy, stem cell research), the preservation of life (e.g., right to care, refusal of care, micro & macroallocation of limited resources, informed choice), and the end of life (e.g., euthanasia, allowing to die, elder neglect). Methods: lectures, discussions. Evaluation: response paper, integration paper, class participation.

Schedule Thu
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 8
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Lectures
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2012
Currently Offered Fall 2012